Rose Njeri During an interview at Standard centre. [Maxwell Agwanda/Standard] With a disarming smile, one struggles to believe that Rose Njeri is the woman who has been giving authorities sleepless nights. A software developer, detectives pounced on Njeri, on grounds that she was the face behind a digital revolt against the Finance Bill 2025. Play…
Dadaab MP Farah Maalim faces backlash for calling Ruto's critics “idiots” during fiery speech in Kesses Maalim praised Ruto's development agenda, especially in marginalized areas, and vowed to deliver 99% of the vote in 2027 Social media erupted with criticism, with Kenyans accusing Maalim of hate speech and divisive remarks The MP's remarks sparked a…
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is already laying the groundwork for when he hits the sprinting scene. Kenya’s sprinting sensation, Ferdinand Omanyala, is gearing up for another explosive season, set to open his campaign in South Africa in the coming week. However, beyond his immediate goals on the track, Omanyala is already looking ahead to…
Gout Gout is making headlines with his meteoric rise to prominence which has led to comparisons with sprinting great Usain Bolt but the teen sensation has a long way to go. The family of Australian sprint legend Peter Norman have praised Gout Gout’s incredible record-breaking run in the 200m on Saturday December 7. Gout broke…
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expresses frustration over legal obstacles that prevent stripping a banned athlete’s world record. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has expressed his frustration over the legal complexities that prevent the governing body from stripping a world record from a banned athlete, calling the situation farcical. The issue centres on Kenyan marathoner…
Kenya’s security forces are tightening their grip on human trafficking networks, dismantling operations that extend from peaceful residential neighborhoods in Nairobi to the departure gates of the nation’s busiest international airport. A series of recent raids has laid bare the alarming scale of organized cross-border crime and the desperate lengths to which migrants are willing…
Naomi Chebet was killed in her rental house in what is believed to be a romantic conflict A corpse examination showed that the young woman had been stabbed twice behind her head Naomi leaves her three children while Samuel Njoroge, who is the main suspect, disappears after sharing a chaotic message online Kabete – Naomi…
Egyptian giants Al Ahly are already assured a bumper reward from their exciting draw with Inter Miami in the opening match of the Club World Cup. Egyptian giants Al Ahly are among the first two teams to get a share of the big financial pie that is on offer at the 2025 FIFA Club World…
Arsenal take a crucial 3-0 lead with them to the Spanish capital to face off against Real Madrid but the Gunners risk losing key players in that clash. UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finalists, Arsenal risk losing key players for their first-leg semi-final clash if they manage to get past Real Madrid. The Gunners gave a…
Mike Sonko’s daughter, Salma, claimed that her husband, Eden, beat her at their home following an argument over breakfast Salma was rescued by her father, who shared a video of Eden’s confrontation, causing mixed reactions online Other members of Sonko’s family also responded to the incident online, calling for an end to street and gender-based…
A Nairobi agent is at the centre of a legal battle following accusations that he embezzled more than Ksh7.9 million from his employer, Mkondo wa Afrika Ltd. Allan Kirawa Ogola was brought before the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday, accused of embezzling Ksh7,986,742.25 in the course of one year – March 1, 2023, to March…
The family of the late Meru blogger, Bernard Muthiani popularly known as Sniper, will have a good place to live soon Deputy President Kithure Kindiki funds the construction of a modern home for the family in their remote residence, Igembe East parliamentary constituency On Monday, June 2, Meru Governor Mutumia M’ethingi visited the family to…
US sprint icon Michael Johnson has moved to address some of the concerns raised by Noah Lyles and Co over his Grand Slam Track while defending the status of those who have signed up. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has addressed some concerns raised by a number of athletes over his Grand Slam Track which…
Youth in Uasin Gishu have been encouraged to join Technical Vocational Education and Training institutions in order to acquire hands-on skills which would help them get self-employed or secure employment in various industries like beauty and therapy, hotel, building and construction among others. This was said by the Eldoret Beauty Training College Director John Mwangi…
Gabby Thomas as finally broken her silence rearding a move made by World Athletics. Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas has revealed her excitement after seeing World Athletics increase its prize money. Thomas, 28, currently is competing in Grand Slam Track (GST), a new league created by Olympic legend Michael Johnson in hopes of making athletics…